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Seanad Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 13 Jul 1932

Vol. 15 No. 21

Private Business. - Cork Harbour Bill, 1932—Second Stage.

Leas-Chathaoirleach

I move the Second Reading of a

Bill entitled an Act to authorise an increase or alteration in certain rates, duties and charges leviable by the Cork Harbour Commissioners under Harbour Acts, 1820 to 1903, to repeal certain provisions as to the furnishing of ballast by the said Commissioners contained in the Cork Harbour Act of 1820 and the Cork Harbour Order, 1871, to authorise the said Commissioners to borrow money for the improvement and general purposes of the port of Cork and for the purposes of the Act and to provide for the better and more convenient audit of the accounts of the said Commissioners.

I second.

I should like to say a word on this Bill. It will be remembered that it was introduced in 1927 and it is only now presented for a First Reading in this House. We have no objection whatever to the Bill, but there are certain features in it which we will seek to have rectified at the appropriate stage. Of course, the Bill will go to a Private Bill Committee which will consist, I presume, of a Joint Committee of both Houses.

Cathaoirleach

Yes.

I think proper representations will be made and will be accepted there. It is only right, however, to point out some of the features to which we object.

Cathaoirleach

It would have been better to have objected to the motion and to have the Bill put back. It cannot be discussed now.

We are not objecting to the Bill as such. I only want to point out, and to put on record, the Departmental views, and to explain that it is subject to an agreement that has been reached that these points will be met on the Committee Stage. It is quite certain that certain powers that the Cork Harbour Commissioners have are obsolete, and that such things as the tariff they may charge at the port, are, in fact, out of date as they have not altered since 1882.

Cathaoirleach

I am afraid I cannot allow further discussion. The Standing Order says:—

"When any stage of a Private Bill is first taken no discussion shall be allowed."

This is the Second Stage.

Cathaoirleach

The Second Stage in this House. The Standing Order continues:—

"If the Bill is opposed it shall not be proceeded with on that occasion but shall be placed on the Orders of the Day for the next sitting of the House."

If the Minister wishes to speak, he must make formal objection, and he will have his opportunity on another day.

I prefer to let it go.

Senator Dowdall rose.

Cathaoirleach

Are you opposing the Bill, Senator?

Cathaoirleach

I am afraid I cannot allow any statement.

I desire to say that if the Government wish they will be met on the Committee Stage.

Cathaoirleach

I am sure they will.

Question put and agreed to.
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